Summer at Eden | Eden Court Inverness - 10.00 - 5.00
The finest Arts, Crafts and Food from across Scotland comes to Eden Court hosted by Exclusively Highlands and taking place within the beautifully restored Bishop’s Palace of Eden Court in Inverness. A great opportunity to purchase something uniquely beautiful or wonderfully tasty and all handmade from within Scotland. Do not miss the chance to meet an array of craftspeople at work and demonstrating their skills; from glassmakers, patissiers, preservists, textilers, sculptures and artists to gardeners, silversmiths, jewellers, bakers and seamstresses. The makers will be showing how traditional techniques are still used to make beautiful & contemporary items. Admission is free and this year we are looking forward to supporting the Highland Hospice.

Summer at Eden | Eden Court Inverness - 10.00 - 5.00
The finest Arts, Crafts and Food from across Scotland comes to Eden Court hosted by Exclusively Highlands and taking place within the beautifully restored Bishop’s Palace of Eden Court in Inverness. A great opportunity to purchase something uniquely beautiful or wonderfully tasty and all handmade from within Scotland. Do not miss the chance to meet an array of craftspeople at work and demonstrating their skills; from glassmakers, patissiers, preservists, textilers, sculptures and artists to gardeners, silversmiths, jewellers, bakers and seamstresses. The makers will be showing how traditional techniques are still used to make beautiful & contemporary items. Admission is free and this year we are looking forward to supporting the Highland Hospice.

NEW FOR 2018 - INVERNESS GALA NIGHT | Inverness City Centre & Northern Meeting Park - 18:00 - 22:00
The eve of the Inverness Highland Games is always a special night in Inverness with visitors from all around the world gathering in our city. This year our eve of Games entertainment will see the Inverness Gala move from Bught Park to our city centre. The festivities will get underway at 6pm with the Inverness Wheelbarrow Grand Prix in Inverness High Street organised by Inverness Culloden Rotary Club and performances by the City of Inverness Pipe Band and the Elizabeth Fraser School of Highland Dance. At 7pm everybody will follow the band to Northern Meeting Park just in time to welcome the competitors for the 2018 Highlands Strongest Man and Highland Strongest Woman Competition. Admission to the Strongman Show is £5 for adults and £3 for concessions - but if you buy your tickets for the Inverness Highland Games at the Box Office - you will be able to see the Strongman Show absolutely free. So you can enjoy two great events for the price of one AND you will get the chance to meet our 2018 Inverness Highland Games Cabers!

Inverness Highland Games | Bught Park, Inverness - 11.00 - 18.00
Founded in 1822 the Inverness Highland Games is one of the largest and most spectacular traditional gatherings staged in Scotland; and our 2018 looks like being one of the most unforgettable events yet. The show opens with a spectacular opening ceremony at 12:00 which will include a Mass Highland Fling that everybody is invited to join in. With something for everybody and lots of surprises during the course of 6 hours of unforgettable entertainment; a visit to the Inverness Highland Games contains everything you would expect at a traditional Highland Games and a whole lot more. This year we are delighted to host the Inverness Show and Shine Car Show in our outer field and you will get the chance to enjoy some of the most amazing and creative pieces of bodywork you will ever see. If you would like to take part in our track events; which are held in front of the main stand, all you have to do is register on the day. We guarantee that you will fascinated by Scotland's biggest Inter Clan Gathering in our Clan Village; and our famous Craft Fair is widely regarded as one of the highlights of any visit to our Games. You will also get the chance to look for treasures and support numerous local charities in our wonderful Traders Village; and no visit to our Games would be complete without spending a relaxing time enjoying the music in our Gathering Tent. With massed pipe bands, solo piping and a full programme of track and field and Heavy Events and Highland Dancing Competitions; you will quickly discover why a day on the banks of the River Ness with us is filled with memories that last a lifetime. (AND DON'T FORGET - TO CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW EVE OF GAMES GALA NIGHT - see notice for Friday 20th July)

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